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Is this common in Schizophrenia? Every time I see my social worker or psychiatrist, when they go to ask me something I immediately cut them off and start talking about something else. Is this common in Schizophrenia?

[stopdog]

I think all clients know more than therapists do

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Originally Posted by stopdog

I think all clients know more than therapists do

True. But this is different. I think that I can objectively see myself better than my therapist can. I have Schizophrenia. And people with Schizophrenia usually lack insight into their condition. That's what I mean.

[Favorite Jeans]

Do you often cut other people off in conversation? Or just the sw/psychiatrist?

Also it’s interesting that you cut them off when they’re asking you questions. It suggests that you don’t want to answer. Which is fine, they’re not entitled to anything you don’t feel like discussing. But that sounds to me like it’s not so much about not wanting to hear them but either about not wanting to share information or not wanting to think about the answers to their questions.

Usually when I’m tempted to change the subject in therapy it because I find something boring or unproductive, like I can’t imagine that this exchange will yield anything new or useful.

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Sometimes I cut other people off in conversation. But most of it happens in therapy. You may be right that I don't want to answer their questions or think about what they would ask me. I have no clue, however, why I don't want to answer their questions or think about what they would ask me if I let them.

I don't usually find therapy boring or unproductive. But maybe it would seem that way if I actually let them ask me a question, allowed myself to about it, and replied.

Thanks for the input.

[Lostislost]

I feel it’s better to be in control of yourself, like not answering questions or even listening to them if you don’t want to….therapy is your time and you can use it how you want to. Schizophrenia or not, I think it’s common to try and take control of the situation in these settings, when we might usually feel powerless.

I think a lot of people lack insight in to their conditions, whether they have been diagnosed with something or not. That’s what the therapist is there for, to be a kind of mirror so you can see yourself more clearly. Recognising that you interrupt or cut people off is a good realisation and insight to have.

You definitely do know more about yourself than anyone else could, no one could know how you work better than you…it’s not possible.

[185329]

You have made some good points. Thanks for the insight. I had an appointment with my therapist today and actually let him ask me questions this time, and I answered them appropriately.